The Best Chicken Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 75.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 33.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 42, for The Best Chicken Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 39% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.34 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 57.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 7.1 IU | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.34 mg | 22.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.34 mg | 19.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2 mg | 10.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 57.6 mcg | 14.4% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 43.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.34 mcg | 5.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.34 mg | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 251.2 mg | 25.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2 mg | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 21 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 201 mg | 20.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 166.1 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 513.2 mg | 21.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.34 mg | 16.9% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 15.9 mcg | 22.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Starch | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 1.7 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.4 g | 22.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.9 g | 19.9% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 31.9% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 46.8 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 786 Calories from Fat 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.2 g 58.8%
Saturated Fat 18.8 g 94%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 81.8 mg 27.3%
Sodium 1513.8 mg 63.1%
Total Carbohydrates 75.9 g 25.3%
Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 33.7 g 67.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 74.1% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 440
Protein 31 g | Carbs 45 g | Fat 15 g
Per 100g | Calories 182
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 7.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 8.6 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 206
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 7.8 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 222
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 167
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 19.1 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 20 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 8.9 g | Fat 6 g